Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I to install and maintain traffic control and street lighting assets. This full-time role reports to supervisory staff and involves safety training and occasional leadership duties.

Qualifications include a certified Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Power Lineman licence, a valid Ontario Class G license, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: A certified Journeyman Electrician (Licence) or Journeyman Power Lineman Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Install all new Traffic Control & Street Lighting.
• Maintain and repair Traffic Control & Street Lighting equipment.
• Occasionally assume Crew Leader duties when assigned.
• Attend Safety, Traffic Control and Electrical seminars.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid G-driver's licence

Competent driver

Direct and instruct employees

Public interaction

English fluency

OH&S compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician licence

Journeyman Power Lineman licence

Job description

Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I

City Manager's Office Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E6H8

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Supervisor in Equipment Fleet

Total Positions

1

Wage

$47.20 /hr

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

11/10/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for installing all new Traffic Control & Street Lighting.
2. Responsible for maintaining and repairing Traffic Control & Street Lighting equipment.
3. Assumes the duties of the Crew Leader when assigned.
4. Attends Safety, Traffic Control and Electrical seminars.
5. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• ? A certified Journeyman Electrician (Licence) or Journeyman Power Lineman Licence is required

Skills/Abilities:

• ? Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• ? Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• ? Must be reliable with the ability to effectively assign work, direct and instruct employees
• ? Must be capable of dealing with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• ? Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently
• ? Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, as amended, and
• be capable of issuing clearly understandable written and oral instructions

Assets:

• ? Experience in installation, maintenance and repair of Traffic Control & Street Lighting systems

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• ? Within 15 working days of receiving a conditional offer of employment, must successfully obtain a
• written beginners licence for an Ontario “D” Class drivers licence with a “Z” endorsement
• ? After training, must obtain and maintain an Ontario "D" class licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement
• ? Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• ? May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

Photos

Any certificates that have photo identification

Driver’s licences

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!